Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Watch the COVID hearing of Schoof, senior official at the time
Former top official Dick Schoof appeared before the parliamentary inquiry committee today to discuss decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte is also scheduled to...
How a leaked meeting between Max Verstappen and Red Bull leadership is setting tongues wagging again
Max Verstappen's leaked meeting with Red Bull's top management has sparked renewed speculation about his future during the Formula 1 "Silly Season." The incident highlights the intense public and medi...
Van den Brink expects significantly fewer family reunifications due to migration pact
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink expects a significant decrease in family reunification migrants coming to the Netherlands following the implementation of the new European migration pact. He emphasi...
Car crashes into tree in Santpoort-Noord, driver under the influence of drugs
An 18-year-old driver from Velsen was arrested on Thursday evening after crashing their car into a tree in Santpoort-Noord. Police took the driver into custody for operating a vehicle while under the ...
Inglorious end of TV flop RTL Tonight: 'Media usage has changed'
The Dutch talk show RTL Tonight has concluded its run, highlighting broader challenges facing the genre in the Netherlands. Media experts suggest that while the demand for news and analysis remains st...
Housing association shocked by explosion in Amsterdam Osdorp
An explosion at an apartment building in Amsterdam Osdorp led to the evacuation of at least 400 residents. The housing corporation Stadgenoot expressed deep concern for those affected and has set up a...
No new riots reported in Belfast after ongoing unrest
Following days of civil unrest, no new large-scale riots were reported in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Thursday night. However, local authorities are investigating a suspected arson at a residence, a...
Mayor Halsema visits site of explosion in Nieuw-West
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema visited the site of a significant explosion in the Nieuw-West district on Friday morning. During her visit to the Remijden location, she met with firefighters and emergen...
Ecuador lowers beer prices during the World Cup: 'Extra support for the team'
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has temporarily removed taxes on beer and light alcoholic beverages during the World Cup, leading to a price drop of over 20 percent. This fiscal measure is intended ...
EU Commissioner rejects NGO criticism of inhumane migration pact
European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner defended the new EU migration pact against criticism from NGOs as it took effect on Friday. Brunner rejected claims that the stricter asylum rules ar...
Sea shanty choir De Raddraaiers in distress with only seven members: 'We are looking for men who enjoy singing'
The sea shanty choir De Raddraaiers is facing a membership crisis with only seven members remaining and is urgently seeking new male singers. Their performances feature a diverse mix of cheerful and m...
The luxury of a whaler on Texel: People still sleep in the box beds of the Whaler’s Cottage
't Walvisvaarders Huisje in Den Hoorn on Texel is a small, volunteer-run museum featured as a unique historical gem with limited opening hours. The site offers visitors a glimpse into the past, where ...
NATO scales back troop presence in Kosovo
NATO is scaling down its troop presence in Kosovo as the regional situation has stabilized. The alliance's top commander stated that local security forces are now better equipped to manage their own s...
Broad coalition collapses early: Zelfstandig Bloemendaal quits negotiations. 'Informateur's recommendations brushed aside'
The formation of a broad coalition in Bloemendaal has collapsed following the withdrawal of the Zelfstandig Bloemendaal party from negotiations. The party alleged that its potential partners, VVD, D66...
Toos & Henk - June 12
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his daily perspective on current events through the comic strip Toos & Henk, which appears from Monday through Saturday.
Cyprus: At least a year needed for optimally functioning EU migration pact
Cypriot Minister of Migration Nicholas Ioannides stated that the EU's new asylum and migration pact will require at least a year to function effectively. The pact, which introduces uniform rules for s...
Maaike van der Plas looks at her phone and sees a cryptic note: ‘Last seen at 13B bottom left’
Maaike van der Plas records cryptic notes like "13B low left" on her phone to keep track of where she parks her bicycle at the station. These reminders help her quickly find her bike among the thousan...
Marijke Smit-van der Weide of D66 Heemstede: Achieving something in four years is naive, you need staying power
Marijke Smit-van der Weide of the D66 party is one of several new members joining the Heemstede municipal council. In an interview, she discusses the realities of local governance, emphasizing that ac...
Rutte appears for COVID inquiry, what awaits him? ‘He has one weak point: his memory’
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is scheduled to testify on Friday before a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the Netherlands' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing focuses on ...
